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Nextorch K30 vs Nitecore TINI 3

What K30 does better (2) and where TINI 3 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch K30
Nextorch · 2024K30
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ $60
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Nitecore TINI 3
Nitecore · 2025TINI 3
7.7Score
1 advantage≈ $40
9.5Brightness & throw6.8
3.4Battery & charging5.7
6.9Build & durability6.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is K30 better than TINI 3?

  1. Maximum output850 lm vs 600 lm+42%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%

Why is TINI 3 better than K30?

  1. Weight35 g vs 20 g+75%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch K30Nextorch K30≈ $608.1
Nitecore TINI 3Nitecore TINI 3≈ $407.7
Light output
Maximum output850 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity—2,020 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—90 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Maximum runtime12 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX7IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Weight35 g20 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
Lockout—Yes
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